:summary[If you've never backed up your iPhone, it's time to back it up. Here, you will learn how to backup iPhone to Mac.]

Making a backup for your iPhone is necessary because you don't know when you will need it. If you haven't backed up your iPhone once, you've come to the right place. In this article, you will learn how to backup your iPhone on Mac.


:toc{allow='1,2'}

:::alsoread

:a[How to Free Up Storage Space on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac'}

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## Why Do You Need to Backup Your iPhone to Mac?

You don't know what will happen to your iPhone. If it is disabled or lost, all the data stored on iPhone may also be lost. However, if you have created a backup for it before, then you can easily restore your important data.

While iCloud is an ideal tool for backing up iPhone, its free version is limited to 5GB of storage, which is far from our backup needs. To backup all iPhone files, you have to subscribe to a paid plan. So, is there a way you can backup your iPhone for FREE?

Yes, back up your iPhone to Mac. If you don't know how to do it, keep reading.

## How to Backup iPhone to Mac with Finder

Finder is a powerful tool that allows you to backup your iPhone on Mac easily. Here's what you need to do.

1. Open Finder.
2. Connect your iPhone to your Mac via a cable. 
3. Follow the prompts to unlock your iPhone and Trust your device.
4. You will see your iPhone information. Simply slide the screen to the Backup option.
5. Select Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac and click Back Up Now.
6. You will see the backup progress bar at the bottom of the Finder. (The backup process will take about 15-30 minutes.)

![Back Up iPhone to Mac with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/back_up_iphone_with_finder_a75c875c74.png)

## How to Backup iPhone to Mac with iTunes

Finder is available for macOS Catalina and later. If your Mac is running macOS Mojave or earlier, use iTunes to back up your iPhone on your Mac.

Here are the steps.

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes.
3. When prompted, unlock your iPhone and Trust your Mac.
4. Click the iPhone icon in the upper left corner of iTunes.
5. Click the Summary option and you will find your iPhone information.
5. Navigate to Backup section, select This Computer and click the Back Up Now button.
6. After the backup process is finished, you can see if the backup finished successfully.

![Back Up iPhone to Mac with iTunes](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/backup_iphone_with_itunes_cdf86b459f.png)

:note[If you don't have a Mac, you can also use iTunes to back up your iPhone. The steps are almost the same.]{notetype=tip}

## How to Backup iPhone to Mac Using Backup Software

Sometimes, Finder or iTunes may warn you that [iPhone Contents Cannot Be Read](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-iphone-not-showing-finder). So how can you create a backup for your iPhone in this situation?

Don't worry. That's why there are third-party backup software for Mac. 

All you need to do is to choose a backup tool you like, install and launch it, and connect your iPhone to the backup software, then follow the on-screen steps to back up your iPhone.

### Bonus Tip: How to Clear Enough Space for iPhone Backups

iPhone backups can take up a lot of your storage space, especially if you have more than one backup stored on your Mac.

To successfully back up your iPhone, make sure your Mac has enough storage space first. You can see how much free space you have left by clicking the **Apple menu > About this Mac > Storage.**
![check-storage-space-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_storage_space_mac_e015af58db.png)
If, unfortunately, there is not enough storage space, use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) to clean up your Mac and free up gigabytes of storage space in seconds.

:group[:linkbutton]

Here's how.

1. Download, install and launch BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Click the Scan button to quickly scan and clean your Mac.
3. Navigate to other tools such as Application Uninstall, Large Files and Duplicate Files to further clean up your Mac.

![Quickly Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_disk_space_buhocleaner_f9fddcd003.png)

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

Now that you know how to create a backup for your iPhone on Mac, go ahead and choose a method you like to back up your iPhone.

Note that if you don't have enough space to store iPhone backups, use BuhoCleaner to quickly delete unwanted files to free up storage space.




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[FREE] How to Back Up Your iPhone to a Mac

Making a backup for your iPhone is necessary because you don't know when you will need it. If you haven't backed up your iPhone once, you've come to the right place. In this article, you will learn how to backup your iPhone on Mac.

How to Backup Your iPhone to a Mac for FREE

:summary[**Summary**: In this article, we'll discuss what System Data is and then give you a few ways to clear up some of the space on your Mac that it is using.]

In macOS Monterey, you may notice a storage section labelled System Data. This storage part can range from 10GB to more than 100GB. Want to know what it is and how to clean it up? This guide will give you all the answers you are looking for.

Let's get started.


:toc{allow=1,2}

:alsoread[[How to Free Up Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac)]

## How to Check System Data Storage on Mac

Before understanding what System Data storage is, let's check to see how much space it is using on your Mac.

1. Click the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage.
2. In a few seconds, you will see the storage bar categorized as System Data, macOS, Apps, Documents, etc.

![Check System Data Storage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_system_data_storage_mac_63a1d82d93.png?width=650)

In this case, the System Data is 92.4GB and is taking up the largest part of my storage space.

So what exactly is it?

## What is System Data Storage on a Mac?

System Data contains files that do not fall into categories such as Documents, Apps, iCloud Drive, Photos, Other Users, etc.. The primary files it includes are:

* Log files and caches.
* Temporary files.
* VM files.
* Fonts and plug-ins.
* App support files.
* Files and data used by the system.
* Runtime system resources.

The size of System Data varies depending on the state of your Mac. Since some of the files mentioned above are not necessary, you can delete them to lessen their impact on your storage.

## How to Clear System Data Storage on Mac

Although, we don't have full control over the System Data storage, there are a few things we can do to reduce its size. Read on!

### Optimize Mac Storage

macOS Sierra and later come with a feature to optimize Mac storage. Just click the Manage button above the storage bar.

You’ll see 4 methods. Simply follow the recommendations to optimize your storage.


![Optimize Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_mac_storage_bfa748d8d4_b9c7b2690d.png)

#### Clear Caches on Mac

The system and applications you run on your Mac will create cache files in the Library Folder. To reclaim more space for your Mac, you can delete unneeded cache files manually.

1. Click the Go menu in Finder and select Go to Folder.
2. Paste the following file paths into the search box and click the Return key.
* ~/Library/Caches/
* /Library/Caches/
* /System/Library/Caches/
3. Move unwanted files in these cache folders to the Trash.
4. Empty your Trash.

![Manually Clear Caches on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_caches_on_mac_manually_ca029277a8.png)

Alternatively, you can use BuhoCleaner to clear out all those cache files. With BuhoCleaner, it takes just a couple of clicks to get all that done. Click the button below to give it a try.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

How to use BuhoCleaner to delete cache files on Mac:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Click the Scan button, and it will automatically scan the junk files on your Mac.
3. Once the scan is complete, click the View Details button, check the cache files you want to delete, and click the Remove button.

![Quickly Clear Cache on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_clear_cache_mac_e1c5fb5b7b_d97a734b24.png)

Related Article: [How to Clear Cache on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-on-mac)

### Delete Log Files on Mac

Log files are a part of the System Data. You can delete them manually or automatically.

**How to clear log files on Mac manually:**

1. Click the Go menu in Finder and choose Go to Folder.
2. Paste **~/Library/Logs/** into the blank box and press the Return key.
3. Find the log files you want to delete, select them, and press Command + Backspace keys.
4. Continue to remove the log files in **/Library/Logs/**.

![Manually Delete Log Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_logos_mac_manually_6aa24ca7f2.png)

**How to clear log files on Mac automatically:**

1. [Download](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click the Scan button.
3. Click the View Details button on the results page.
4. Select the log files to delete and click the Remove button.

![Quickly Clear Logs on Mac with BuhoClenaer](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_log_files_with_buhocleaner_6fd4ada9e8.png)

### Delete Time Machine Local Snapshots

Did you know that your Mac keeps a local copy of your Time Machine backups in case your external drive becomes unavailable? Your Mac will keep them until space is needed. Why wait until the storage is running out before cleaning them up? You can clean them manually.

Here are the steps:

1. Open Terminal via [Spotlight](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/rebuild-spotlight-index) or Launchpad.
2. Type in: `tmutil listlocalsnapshotdates`, press the Return key on your keyboard, and you'll find a list of backups sorted by date.
   ![Find Time Machine Backups on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_time_machine_snapshots_on_mac_bf958d36f6_c1ddeb660f.png)
3. To delete a backup, type this command into the Terminal: `tmutil deletelocalsnapshots "xxxxxxx"`, enter the password for the user account if asked, and press Return. (Note: "xxxxxxx" stands for the date of the backup you want to remove.)

   `e.g. tmutil deletelocalsnapshots 2021-07-19-095939`

Repeat step 3 if you want to delete any or all snapshots.

:note[Don't delete your Time Machine local snapshots if you think you might need them one day.]

### Remove Old iOS Backups

iOS backups are also part of "System Data". They can take up a lot of Mac space. If you have multiple iOS backups on your Mac, it is recommended that you delete those old backups to free up disk space.

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac.
2. Open Finder and click your iPhone in the sidebar.
3. Click the Manage Backups button in the right column.
4. Select the backups you do not need and delete them.

![Manage iOS Backups on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manage_ios_backups_53471f5a82.png)

If you are inconvenient to link your iPhone to your computer, you can also manually search and delete iOS backups.

Here are the steps:

1. Press **Shift + Command + G** on desktop to open the Go to Folder window.
2. Paste **~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/** into the search box and press Return.
3. Find the backups you don't want and drag it to the Trash.


![Find and Delete iOS Backups on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_and_delete_ios_backups_8f2bd987fc.png?width=500)
### Clear Download Folder

The Downloads folder is where your Mac stores downloaded files. If you've been using your Mac for a while, the Downloads folder can get pretty large and pile up on your System Data. It’s a good idea to regularly clear the folder out.

1. Open Finder and click Download in the sidebar.
2. Sort your files by size and move those you don't need to the Trash.

![Clear Download Folder on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_download_folder_mac_494db02904.png)

### Restart Your Mac

Simply restarting your Mac can fix some of the problems you may have been experiencing. If it’s been a while since you’ve done so, reboot it by clicking the Apple menu and selecting Restart.


:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you know what System Data storage on Mac is and some of the different approaches to clearing it. Hopefully, you have found a method that works easily and efficiently for you.

By the way, BuhoCleaner is also a handy [disk space analyzer](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-disk-space-analyzer-mac) that can help you easily find which files and folders are using the most space. Don't forget to check it out!

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Mac 'System Data' Storage Large? Here's How to Clear It


In macOS Monterey, you may notice a storage section labelled System Data. This storage part can range from 10GB to more than 100GB. Want to know what it is and how to clean it up? This guide will give you all the answers you are looking for.

<summary>**Summary**: In this article, we will explain what purgeable space is, how to check it, and how to clear it in 4 ways.</summary>

On your Mac's storage bar, you may find a section marked as purgeable. It can range in size from a few gigabytes to tens of gigabytes. If you don't have much free space left, clearing the purgeable space can [free up space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) for you. Read on this blog, and you will get to know what purgeable storage on Mac is, how to check it, and how to get rid of it in 4 ways.

:toc

:::alsoread

:a[How to Clear Other Storage on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-other-storage-mac'}

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## What is Purgeable Space on Mac?



According to :a[Apple]{href=https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/get-detailed-information-about-a-disk-dskutl1005/mac rel=nofollow}, purgeable space is space that macOS can free up by deleting files from the computer when space is needed. Apple makes it visible in macOS Sierra and later versions. Once you turn on Optimize Mac Storage feature, you might be able to see the purgeable space on your Mac. 

The files taking your purgeable space include files in your iCloud, movies and TV shows you watched, local Time Machine backups, files and documents you haven't used in a long time, cached files, and more.

## How to Check Purgeable Space on Mac

Want to know the size of your purgeable space? Follow the steps below to check it out.

1. Click the Apple icon in the menu bar, and select About This Mac.
2. Click the Storage tab, and then wait for the system to calculate the storage usage.
3. After the calculation is done, hover your mouse over the section with white and gray stripes, and you will see that it is marked as purgeable. At the same time, you can also see the amount of space it takes up.

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## How to Get Rid of Purgeable Space on Mac

Usually, we do not need to clean this space manually. But if you cannot install apps because the remaining space is insufficient, you can try some ways to reduce the purgeable space. You also don't have to worry about the impact of deleting the files inside. Here are 4 ways you can try.

### Optimize Mac Storage

1. Click the Manage button on the storage bar.
2. In the storage management window, you can find four optimization recommendations: Store in iCloud, Optimize Storage, Empty Trash Automatically, and Reduce Clutter. 
    - Click the Store in iCloud and uncheck all the boxes.
    - Disable the Optimize Mac Storage: click the Apple icon > System Preferences>Apple ID > iCloud to uncheck all the possible applications and the Optimize Mac Storage button.
    - Keep Empty Trash Automatically turned on.
    - Click the Review Files button to remove large files and outdated files.
3. Restart your Mac.

![Optimize Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_storage_e81ab6af52.png)

### Disable Time Machine Backup

If you still reduce the purgeable space, you may check your Time Machine Backup. Follow the following steps to disable it from your Mac.

1. Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Time Machine.
2. Uncheck the Back up Automatically button. 
3. Quit Time Machine.

![Disable Time Machine Backup](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_time_machine_5d80b20e2a.png)

### Remove Cached Files

Rebooting your Mac will help you get rid of the purgeable space, but it will terminate all the tasks on your computer. If you don't want to restart your Mac, you can [delete cache files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-on-mac) manually using Finder. 

1. Open Finder and click the Go menu on the top of your screen, and select Library.
2. Click Caches, open it, and delete the files you don't need.
3. Empty your Trash.

![Clear Caches with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_caches_with_finder_e223944283.png)

However, there is a risk that you may delete an important file by mistake with this method. At this time, you can use a third-party tool like [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) to clean up your system cache and system logs, delete large files, and remove unnecessary duplicates in a few clicks.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

Here're the steps:

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it, select a cleaning option in the sidebar, click the scan button, and remove the files you don't need.

It's that easy!

![Clear Cache Files with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_caches_mac_buhocleaner_22f1944efa.png)

### Purge Purgeable Space on Mac via Terminal

There is another complicated but effective method to clear purgeable space. That is to create large files on your Mac to use up your storage space, thereby forcing your macOS to free up space.

1. Open Terminal from Launchpad or Spotlight.
2. Paste the command into Terminal: `mkdir ~/largefiles`. (This will create a new folder named largefiles in your home directory.)
3. Execute the command: `dd if=/dev/random of=~/largefiles/largefile bs=15m`. (This will create a file called largefile in the largefiles folder, which contains the random output from /dev/random.)

    <note notetype='Note'>Your Terminal may look frozen as the command is running.</note>

4. A few minutes later, press Ctrl + C in the Terminal to stop the command from Step 3.
5. Run the command: `cp ~/largefiles/largefile ~/largefiles/largefile2`.
6. Continue to run the copy command from Step 5, but remember to change the largefile2 to a different name each time. 
7. Once you see a message telling you that the disk is critically low, run the command: `rm -rf ~/largefiles/` to delete all of the largefiles from your Mac.
8. Empty your Trash.

:note[The `rm -rf` command is dangerous. Please use it with caution.]{notetype=Note}


:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

Having read this far, you probably have a better understanding of how to delete the purgeable space. Since your macOS will automatically clear this space when you run out of storage, it is not recommended that you clean it manually unless you need to.

If you are run low on storage space, use BuhoCleaner to clean and optimize your Mac in a couple of clicks. Try it for free now.

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4 Ways to Get Rid of Purgeable Space on Mac

On your Mac's storage bar, you may find a section marked as purgeable. It can range in size from a few gigabytes to tens of gigabytes. If you don't have much free space left, clearing the purgeable space can free up space for you. Read on this blog, and you will get to know what purgeable space is, how to check it, and how to clear it out in 4 ways.

4 Ways to Remove Purgeable Space on Mac

<summary>**Summary**: This guide will walk you through how to unlock your iPhone when it is unavailable or security locked. </summary>

It is very common for an iPhone to be locked. Basically, your iPhone won’t be unlocked until you enter the correct passcode. However, if you enter the wrong passcode for several times, your iPhone will be locked forever. Even if you remember the correct lock screen passcode, it won’t help. So how can you unlock a disable iPhone?

Don't panic. Here, we'll show you how to unlock your iPhone when “iPhone Unavailable” or “Security Lockout” screen shows.

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:::alsoread

:a[Best Ways to Unlock iPhone Without Passcode]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/unlock-iphone-without-passcode'}

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## What Does iPhone Unavailable or Security Lockout Mean?

This means that you have entered the wrong passcode too many times. Apple locks your iPhone from prying eyes.

When you enter the wrong passcode for the 5th time, you will see a message “iPhone Unavailable Try Again in 1 Minute. If you enter the wrong password again after 1 minute, you will need to wait 5 minutes. If you still enter the wrong password for the 7th time, you need to wait 15 minutes. The more wrong attempts, the longer you have to wait. After 10 wrong attempts, you iPhone is totally disabled and you will see the message Security Lockout.

If you iPhone is locked forever, how do you unlock it? Read on.

## How to Unlock iPhone via Security Lockout

If your iPhone is permanently locked, the only way to unlock it is to reset it. Fortunately, Apple introduced the "Secure Lockout" feature in iOS 15.2, which allows you to quickly unlock your iPhone without computer.

![Unlock iPhone with Security Lockout](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_with_secruity_lockout_5b5bd4e870.jpg)

Before resetting your iPhone, make sure the following:

* Your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or later.
* Your iPhone is connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network.
* You know your Apple ID and password.

Here’s how to reset your iPhone:

1. Tap Erase iPhone at the bottom of the Security Lockout screen.
2. Tap Erase iPhone again to confirm your action.
3. When prompted, enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID. 
4. Click Erase iPhone to permanently delete all content and settings from your iPhone. 
5. Once the process is complete, reset your iPhone and restore your data via iCloud, iTunes, or other backup methods.

## How to unlock iPhone via iCloud

If you don't see the Erase iPhone button, or the Erase iPhone button is unavailable, you can unlock your iPhone through iCloud. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Open Safari and visit icloud.com.
2. Enter your Apple ID and password. 
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to authenticate again. 
4. Tap Find My iPhone, and then tap All Devices. 
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5. Select the iPhone you want to reset and tap Erase iPhone. 
   
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7. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Apple ID password and all data on your iPhone will be deleted.

## How to unlock iPhone via Finder or iTunes

Both of the above methods do not require a computer to unlock your iPhone. If you want to unlock your iPhone with a computer, use Finder or iTunes.

* For Macs running macOS Catalina and later, use Finder.
* For Macs running macOS Mojave, use iTunes.
* For Windows PCs, use iTunes. 

The steps are roughly the same for Finder and iTunes. Here’s how:

1. Turn off your iPhone.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer via a cable, then press the corresponding button to put your iPhone into recovery mode.
    * iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and successors, iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation): Use the **Side** button.
    * Phone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Use the **Volume Down** button.
    * Phone SE (1st generation), iPhone 6s, and earlier models: Use the **Home** button. 
3. Continue to hold the button until the Recovery Mode screen appears on your iPhone.
   
   ![iPhone Recovery Mode Screen](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/iphone_x_later_restore_screen_24b0454073.png?width=428)
4. Open Finder or iTunes on your computer and locate your iPhone. 
5. You will see Restore and Update options. Select the Restore option. Then, the computer will automatically begin downloading the software for iPhone and start the recovery process. (The download process takes about 15 minutes.) 
    
    ![Restore iPhone in Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/restore_iphone_in_recovery_mode_eea05d2a15.png)   
6. Once the recovery process is complete, unplug the cable from the computer and reset your iPhone.


:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have successfully unlocked your iPhone through these methods. Please note that these methods will erase all data on your iPhone. It is recommended that you [back up your iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/backup-iphone-to-mac) regularly to avoid unnecessary data loss.



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iPhone Unavailable/Security Lockout? 3 Ways to Unlock It

It is very common for an iPhone to be locked. Basically, your iPhone won’t be unlocked until you enter the correct passcode. However, if you enter the wrong passcode for several times, your iPhone will be locked forever. Even if you remember the correct lock screen passcode, it won’t help. So how can you unlock a disable iPhone?

Don't panic. Here, we'll show you how to unlock your iPhone when “iPhone Unavailable” or “Security Lockout” screen shows.

iPhone Unavailable or Security Lockout? 3 Ways to Unlock It


<summary>**Summary**: If you're buying or selling a used iPhone, it's suggested to know if your iPhone is unlocked. This article will show you 3 easy ways to check your iPhone unlock status.</summary>

Before selling or buying a used iPhone, it's good to understand if your iPhone is locked to one single cellular network or by iCloud Activation Lock. Not only the price would vary based on the lockup sort, it would also be quite different for your iPhone using experience.

As this is not an appear label putting on your iPhone, it may take a while to know if an iPhone is locked. This article will show you how to check if an iPhone is unlocked or not.

<toc allow='1,2'></toc>

## How To Check If My iPhone Is Unlocked in Settings


The easiest way to check if an iPhone's unlock status is to check in Settings. Although someone from Reddit or Apple Community report this method isn't always accurate,  we still recommend you to start from this point due to its easiness. Follow steps below to learn how to check if your iPhone is unlocked in Settings app.

1. Go to the **Settings** app on your iPhone > **General**.
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2. Tap **About**.
![About](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_check_if_iphone_is_unlocked_in_settings_2_ba9eeb1656.png)
3. Check if you see either one of the "Cellular Data Network" or "Mobile Data Network" option in Carrier Lock. If you don't see these options, your phone is most likely unlocked. The **No SIM restrictions** means your iPhone is free from any carrier contract.
![No SIM restrictions](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_check_if_iphone_is_unlocked_in_settings_3_b10b3d0917.png)


## How To Check If My iPhone Is Unlocked with the SIM Card

Someone from Reddit and Apple Support Community reported that there is another way to check if an iPhone is unlocked by trying a secondary SIM card. To do so:

**Here's what you need to do:**

1. Power off your iPhone using either the **Side** button or the **Shut Down** option in Settings.
![Shut Down iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_check_if_iphone_is_unlocked_using_sim_1_0c118b88a3.png)
 
2. Remove the SIM card from your phone.
3. Insert a working SIM card from another phone, turn on your iPhone, and attempt to place a call. If it works, your phone is unlocked.
   
## How To Check If My iPhone Is Unlocked Using IMEI Lookup Online

One additional way to check if your iPhone is unlocked is by using the IMEI Lookup Online tools, which are usually available for free. For sure you need to find the IMEI number of your iPhone. Here are the detailed steps on how to check if your iPhone is unlocked using the IMEI Lookup Online tools.

**Here's what you need to do:**

1. Open the **Settings** app on your iPhone > **General** > Tap **About** and scroll down to locate the IMEI number of this device.
![Check iPhone IMEI number ](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_check_if_iphone_is_unlocked_imei_number_1_940a9f070f.png)
 
2. Write down the IMEI number.
3. In a web browser, go to [**IMEI Info**](https://www.imei.info/) (or other IMEI Lookup Online tool you’re good at using).
4. Follow the instruction per the online IMEI Lookup service you choose to check if your iPhone is unlocked.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Do you know how to check if your iPhone is unlocked? Wish our suggestions above may help you solve your issue soon. At last, don't forget to download the latest version of **BuhoUnlocker** to get you out of any iPhone lock down problems.

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If you're buying or selling a used iPhone, it's suggested to know if your iPhone is unlocked. This article will show you 3 easy ways to check your iPhone unlock status.

[Multiple Ways] How To Check if Your iPhone Is Unlocked

<summary>**Summary**: Looking for ways to remove Anaconda from your Mac? You've just come to the right place. In this article, we'll show you how to uninstall Anaconda on Mac in 3 ways.</summary>

Installing Anaconda  on a Mac is easy, but it can be complicated to get rid of it, let alone [clean up all traces](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac) it lefts on your internal drive. Here in this blog, we will explain what Anaconda is and how to uninstall it from your Mac in 3 ways.

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:::alsoread

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## What is Anaconda?

Anaconda is a free and open-source distribution platform for Python and R programming languages. It has a large number of installation packages for Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. In addition, its package manager, called conda, can help you manage packages, dependencies, and environments effectively. 

However, there are some reasons why you want to uninstall it from your Mac. It may be that it is not as helpful as you expected, or you just don't have enough storage space. If you want to know how to remove them from your Mac, keep reading.

## How to Uninstall Anaconda on Mac: The Easy Way

Uninstalling Anaconda is easy if you have the right tool in hand. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is ready to help. It lets you remove the Anaconda application and its associated files with just a few clicks. If you are not a seasoned Mac user, using BuhoCleaner to remove Anaconda may be your best choice. 

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Here's how to uninstall Anaconda with BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click App Uninstall in the sidebar and you will find all apps installed on your Mac.
   ![Uninstall Anaconda on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_anaconda_mac_7d9fc99322.png)
3. Find Anaconda in the results list, tick it, and click the Remove button.
   ![Uninstall Anaconda with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_anaconda_with_buhocleaner_3f23abb7df.png)

<note notetype='Tips'>

1. If you still find the Anaconda icon in the Applications folder, drag it to the Trash.

2. If you have previously deleted Anaconda but are not sure if its [residual files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac) have been removed, use BuhoCleaner to quickly remove them.

</note>

## How to Manually Uninstall Anaconda on Mac with Terminal

According to the official, you have two options to uninstall Anaconda on your Mac. One is simple removal, and the other is complete removal. The former will delete the entire Anaconda directory only, while the latter will completely uninstall Anaconda and all its related files.

**How to Do a Simple Remove:**

1. Open Terminal.
2. Type and run the command: `cd ~ ; rm -rf anaconda3` to remove the entire Anaconda directory.


:::note{notetype=Notes}

 
 1. Depending on your installation, your anaconda2 or anaconda3 directory will be in your root folder or in your opt folder. And the command you should use is `cd ~ ; rm -rf anaconda2` or `cd ~ ; rm -rf opt/anaconda3`.
 2. The `rm -rf` command is dangerous. Please use it with caution.

:::


**How to Do a Full Remove**:

1. Open Terminal.
2. Type in the command: `conda install anaconda-clean` and press the Return key to install the Anaconda-Clean package.
3.  Then enter and run one of the following commands to remove Anaconda-related files and directories.
    - `anaconda-clean` 
    - `anaconda-clean --yes`
4. Type and run the command: `cd ~ ; rm -rf anaconda3`.
5. The last step is to remove the backups of Anaconda-Clean. Just run the command below into Terminal: `cd ~ ; rm -rf .anaconda_backup`.

## How to Manually Uninstall Anaconda on Mac with Finder

1. Open Activity Monitor and quit all the processes of Anaconda.
2. Open Finder and find Anaconda in Applications.
3. Right-click on the Anaconda icon and move it to Trash.
   ![Uninstall Anaconda with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_anaconda_finder_59c8429f10.png)
4. Click the Go menu in Finder and choose Go to Folder.
5. Type the following paths to find and delete all files related to Anaconda.
    - ~/Library/Receipts/io.continuum.pkg.anaconda-client.bom
    - ~/Library/Receipts/io.continuum.pkg.anaconda-client.plist
    - ~/Library/Receipts/io.continuum.pkg.anaconda-navigator.bom
    - ~/Library/Receipts/io.continuum.pkg.anaconda-navigator.plist
    - ~/Library/Receipts/io.continuum.pkg.anaconda-project.bom
    - ~/Library/Receipts/io.continuum.pkg.anaconda-project.plist
    - ~/Library/Receipts/io.continuum.pkg.anaconda.bom
    - ~/Library/Receipts/io.continuum.pkg.anaconda.plist 
6. Even if you have completed the above steps, there is no guarantee that all relevant files will be deleted. You'd better check the following folders to remove all the Anaconda associated files.
    - ~/Library/Containers
    - ~/Library/Application Support
    - ~/Library/Logs 
    - ~/Library/Application Scripts
    - ~/Library/Caches
    - ~/Library/Preferences
7. Empty your Trash.

### Bonus Tip: How to Remove Anaconda PATH from .bash_profile

After deleting Anaconda and its related files, you may also want to remove its path from the .bash-profile. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open Terminal via Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. Enter and run the command: `cd ~`.
3. Type and run the command: `open .bash_profile`.
4. Delete the content in the red box in the picture, and then save the file.

![Remove Anaconda PATH](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_bash_file_25c1dc58f4.png)

5. Back to the Terminal, type and run the command: `source ~/.bash_profile`.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you know how to uninstall Anaconda on Mac in three ways. As you can see, uninstalling Anaconda using BuhoCleaner is easy and quick. If you don't want to spend a lot of time dealing with commands and related files, let BuhoCleaner do it for you.

By the way, BuhoCleaner is also equipped with other practical tools, such as junk cleaner, duplicate file and large file finder, and startup program manager. Give it a [try now](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).




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3 Ways to Completely Uninstall Anaconda on Mac

Installing Anaconda on a Mac is easy, but it can be complicated to get rid of it, let alone clean up all traces it lefts on your internal drive. Here in this blog, we will explain what Anaconda is and how to uninstall it from your Mac in 3 ways.


<summary>**Summary**: Get an error saying 'iPhone is disabled. Try again in 1 minute'? Not a problem. Follow this manual article to learn what to do when your iPhone is disabled.</summary>

iPhone has a self-protection method, which occurs when you, or someone else, try to enter the wrong passcode too many times. A common alert message will warn you this "iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes". You can use a computer, iCloud (the Find My iPhone service) or other ways to unlock your disabled iPhone. Read on to find a perfect solution for you.

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## Why is my iPhone disabled?


Either it's a 4-digit or a 6-digit passcode, the unlock screen of your iPhone can be easily broken by brute-force attempts. To prevent this disaster happens, Apple set a fence if an iPhone gets too many incorrect passcode entry attempts. Here’s how the "iPhone Disabled" error messages (and time delays) tie into the number of wrong guesses:

* 6 incorrect guesses: iPhone is disabled. Try again in 1 minute
* 7 incorrect guesses: iPhone is disabled. Try again in 5 minutes
* 8 incorrect guesses: iPhone is disabled. Try again in 15 minutes
* 9 incorrect guesses: iPhone is disabled. Try again in 60 minutes
* 10 incorrect guesses: iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes

## What To Do When My iPhone Gets Disabled?


You might find your iPhone has locked itself up right from your pocket, even without awareness. That's simply because your finger may randomly touch the iPhone screen, then trigger the wrong passcode input, and consequently, your iPhone may get disabled. So what to do when you have a disabled iPhone?

The simplest means is to await the suggested time, then enter to correct passcode to unlock your disabled iPhone. If you can’t remember your passcode when you try again, use iTunes/iCloud to put your iPhone in recovery mode, which allows you to erase the disabled iPhone, giving you access to set it up again.

## How To Unlock Disabled iPhone Using iTunes


The first approach to handle with a disabled iPhone requires a Windows PC or Mac computer, which has the latest version of iTunes (Finder for Mac) installed. Besides, you also need an Apple certificated USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer. Here are detailed steps on how to fix and unlock a disabled iPhone with iTunes (Finder for Mac).

###### How-To Steps To Unlock Disabled iPhone with iTunes:
1. Disconnect your disabled iPhone from the computer and then shut it down. The method of powering off an iPhone depends on what iPhone model you’re using.
* To shut down an iPhone 8/8 Plus and all newer models: Press and hold both the **Side** button and the **Volume Down** button until you see the Power Off slider.
![Shut Down an iPhone 8/X/11/12/13](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_unlock_disabled_iphone_turn_off_iphone_1_bfcda06368.png?width=240)
* To shut down an iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 6/6s Plus: Press and hold the **Side** button until you see the Power Off slider.
![Shut Down an iPhone 7/6s/6 Plus](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_unlock_disabled_iphone_turn_off_iphone_3_7077813144.png?width=240)
* To shut down an iPhone SE (1st generation) and all earlier models: Press and hold the **Top** button until the Power Off slider appears.
![Shut Down an iPhone 5/4S/4/SE](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_unlock_disabled_iphone_turn_off_iphone_2_9dbceb9498.png?width=240)
After seeing the Power Off slider shows up your disabled iPhone screen, drag the slider (left to right) to turn off your iPhone. Wait at least a minute to make sure it shuts down completely.

3. Put your iPhone in recovery mode. Before doing so, make sure you understand the correct button/button combo per your iPhone model. hold the button firmly and long enough until you go to next step.
* For an iPhone 8/8 Plus and all newer models (iPhone 13/12/11/Xs/Xr/X) use the **Side** button.
* For an iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus use the **Volume Down** button.
* For an iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPhone 6s, iPhone 5/5s/5c/4s/4 and earlier use the **Home** button.

Next, press and hold the right button tightly and immediately connect your disabled iPhone to the computer. Don't unlease the button until you see the Recovery Mode screen showing on your iPhone.

4. Open the Finder app on your Mac (macOS ) or the iTunes app on your Windows PC computer. On the left sidebar of iTunes/Finder, you can find your iPhone icon and when you see a dialoge saying **There is a problem with the iPhone "iPhone" that requires it to be updated or restored**, you have two options Update or Restore. Use **Restore** to unlock your disabled iPhone.

After finishing the iPhone Restore process, now you can disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then set up and use your iPhone as new.

## How To Unlock Disabled iPhone - iCloud

A secondary way to solve the iPhone is disabled issue is to use the Find iPhone option is iCloud. It will not only save you the trouble to find a computer, but also helps erase and restore a disabled iPhone remotely. One additional tip is that, after erase your device from iCloud, the **Activation Lock** will be automatically enabled to keep your device from baleful access. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate the device.

**Here's what you need to do:**

1. Go to iCloud.com on your browser app > Choose the Find iPhone option.
![Log in to iCloud](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_unlock_disabled_iphone_find_my_iphone_1_86a7fe1d10.png)
 
2. Click All Devices at top, then select the disabled device you want to unlock.
 ![Click All Devices](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_unlock_disabled_iphone_find_my_iphone_2_0f7a034624.png?width=340)
3. Click Erase [device] > Enter your Apple ID password when asked >  If you are using your own computer and click Trust to skip the verification step.
![Erase Disabled iPhone from iCloud](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_unlock_disabled_iphone_find_my_iphone_3_78069a9668.png?width=340)
4. After erasing your disabled iPhone, you can restore it from an existing backup. After that, you can use this "Disabled" iPhone as normal.
   
## How To Unlock Disabled iPhone with BuhoUnlocker

Not a fan of Apple iTunes or iCloud? You're not alone. Neither the iTunes app nor the iCloud service is friendly to entry-level users. At this time, you need a professional iPhone Passcode Unlocker software to save you from this **iPhone is Disabled** issue. BuhoUnlocker is the simple and effective tool that can help you quit the iPhone is Disabled screen and turn your device back to normal.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Do you have some clues to handle with your iPhone is Disabled issue? Wish our suggestions above may help you solve the issue soon. At last, don't forget to download the latest version of **BuhoUnlocker** to get you out of any iPhone lock down problems.

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Get an error saying 'iPhone is disabled. Try again in 1 minute'? Not a problem. Follow this manual article to learn what to do when your iPhone is disabled.

iPhone is Disabled? Try This Ultimate Guide On How To Unlock a Disabled iPhone


<summary>**Summary**: Forgot your iPhone passcode and put it into disabled mode due to excessive passcode attempts? You can read this article to find out 2022 the best methods to unlock an iPhone 13/12/11/Xr/Xs/X/8/7/6s without knowing or using the passcode.</summary>

The iPhone passcode is set to protect your sensitive data from prying eyes, it's also a safe vault for keeping your device from unauthorized accesses. However, occasionally you may have locked yourself out of your iPhone during an unsuccessful device setup or just had forgotten a recently changed passcode.

Read on this article to find out how to unlock an iPhone without passcode, many tried-and-true methods are included. 

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## How To Unlock iPhone without Passcode - iTunes


For whatever the iPhone issues you have, one of the very last method you can try is to restore your iPhone. So what does iPhone Restore do (not iPhone backup restore)? Simple put, the Restore iPhone is like erasing all the content and settings on your iPhone which you can do it by putting your iPhone into Recovery Mode > Open iTunes > Restore. It will wipe all the data as well as the forgotten passcode on your iPhone. Here are detailed steps to go.

How-To Steps To Unlock an iPhone without Passcode with iTunes:
1. Before starting to unlock your iPhone without passcode, make sure you have either a Mac or a Windows PC computer that have the latest version of iTunes installed. Also have a check you have the original Apple cable to connect your device to your computer.
2. Unplug your iPhone from the computer if it’s connected and then shut it down. The method to turn off an iPhone varies based on the device model you’re using. Here are detailed steps on how to shut down an iPhone per your iPhone model.
* To shut down an iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone X/Xr/Xs, iPhone 11/12/13 (Pro/Pro Max/Mini), including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation): Press and hold both the Side button and the Volume Down button until you see the Power Off slider.
![Shut Down an iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone X/Xr/Xs, iPhone 11/12/13](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_shut_down_iphone_1_cb8445a08f.png?width=240)
* To shut down an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6: Press and hold the Side button until the Power Off slider appears.
![Shut Down an iPhone 6/7/8 Plus](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_shut_down_iphone_2_d7dd1d51b8.png?width=240)
* To shut down an iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 5s/4s/4, and earlier: Press and hold the Top button until the Power Off slider appears.
![Shut Down an iPhone 5s/4s/4/SE](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_shut_down_iphone_3_250c0069c6.png?width=240)

When you see the Power Off slider showing on your iPhone screen, drag the slider to turn off your iPhone, then wait a minute to make sure that it turns off completely.

3. Next, put your iPhone in recovery mode. YES, the method of doing so depends on what iPhone model you have. Find the correct button/button combo per your iPhone model, hold until you go to next step.
* For an iPhone 13/12/11 (Pro/Pro Max/Mini), iPhone X/Xr/Xs, iPhone 8/8 Plus, including iPhone SE (2020 and 2022) use the Side button.
* For an iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus use the Volume Down button.
* For an iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPhone 6s, iPhone 5/5s/5c/4s/4 and earlier use the Home button.

Then, press and hold the right button firmly while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer. Don't loose the button until you see the Recovery Mode screen showing on your iPhone.

4. Open the Finder app on your Mac or iTunes on your Windows PC computer. Locate your iPhone and when you see a dialoge saying **There is a problem with the iPhone "iPhone" that requires it to be updated or restored**, you have two options Update or Restore. Use Restore to unlock your iPhone without passcode.

When the iPhone Restore process finished, disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then set up and use your iPhone as new. 

## How To Unlock iPhone without Passcode - iCloud

If your iPhone is out of hand and you want to unlock and erase your device remotely, iCloud is the good place to go. In doing so, you can unlock your iPhone passcode even without having a computer. One side note is that, the Activation Lock remains on protecting the device even after it gets unlocked. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate the device.

**Here's what you need to do:**

1. Log in to iCloud.com on your browser app > Find iPhone.
![Log in to iCloud](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_shut_down_iphone_4_cc72323493.png)
 
2. Click All Devices, then select the device you want to unlock without the passcode.
 ![Click All Devices](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_icloud_find_iphone_5_abf1abe527.png?width=340)
3. Click Erase [device] > Enter your Apple ID password when asked >  If you are using your own computer and click Trust to skip the verification step.
![Erase Device from iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_icloud_find_iphone_6_7ca68eb14f.png?width=340)
4. After erasing your device, you can restore the information on it with an existing backup. This way, the iPhone passcode would be unlocked.
   
## How To Unlock iPhone with BuhoUnlocker

Have neither iTunes installed on your computer nor access to iCloud? Don’t worry. BuhoUnlocker is one of the most simple and efficient iPhone Passcode Unlocker software that can help you get rid of forgotten iPhone passcode. Besides, even if your iPhone is locked up by Face ID, Touch ID, Apple MDM, you can submit your device to **BuhoUnlocker** for getting full access to your device.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now can you unlock your iPhone with our suggestions above? Or do you have some clues to handle with your locked up iPhone device? Wish our suggestions above may help you solve the issue soon.

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2022 Best Ways To Unlock an iPhone without Passcode

:summary[**Summary**:  In this guide, we will tell you why your Photoshop prompts the error that the scratch disk is full and show you how to fix the problem on Mac in 6 ways.]

As you are reading this, you probably have encountered the scratch disk full error in Photoshop on your Mac. A full scratch disk means you can't perform edits, save images, or even start Photoshop.

Wondering why this problem occurs and how to fix it on Mac? Keep reading this blog and you will find all the answers you are looking for.


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## What Is the Scratch Disk in Photoshop?

Before we offer you the solutions to the full scratch disk problem in Photoshop, let's find out what a scratch disk is.

According to :a[Adobe]{href="https://helpx.adobe.com/sea/photoshop/using/scratch-disks-preferences.html" rel='nofollow'}, a scratch disk is a hard drive or SSD that is used for temporary storage while Photoshop is running. Photoshop uses this space to store portions of your documents and their history panel states that don't fit in your Mac's memory or RAM. By default, Photoshop uses the hard drive  (Macintosh HD) where the macOS is installed as the primary scratch disk.

## Reasons Behind the Full Scratch Disk Error in Photoshop

Temporary files are the main reason why Photoshop’s scratch disk is full. As you know, Photoshop is a large design program. When you use it to create and edit images, it generates a large number of temporary files that can make Photoshop run faster. But over time, these files pile up and take up a lot of the space of the scratch disk.


In addition, when the hard drive used as the scratch disk runs out of storage space, you may also get the prompt window that says the scratch disk is full. To find out if you have any available storage space, click **Apple Menu  > About This Mac > Storage**.

Another reason behind the scratch disk full error is limited [RAM](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-ram-on-mac) for Photoshop. In this case, you may need to add more memory.

![Scratch Disk Full Error in Photoshop](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/scratch_disk_full_error_ada0afd6c6.png)

## How to Clear Photoshop Scratch Disk on Mac

After understanding what a scratch disk is and why the scratch disk full error occurs in Photoshop, we come to the most important part of how to clear scatch disk in Photoshop. 

### 1. Clear Photoshop Cache

Photoshop has a built-in cleaning function that allows you to clean up the history and caches in Photoshop. But please note that this cleanup is irreversible, and all deleted history and caches cannot be restored.

Here's how to clear the caches in Photoshop:

1. Open Photoshop on your Mac.
2. Click the Edit button in the menu bar, hover your mouse over Purge, and select the item you want to clear or select All to remove all your caches in Photoshop.
    
    ![How to Purge Photoshop Cache on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/purge_photoshop_cache_e4bbdd763a.png)

3. You will be prompted to a new window that warns your deletion cannot be restored. Click the OK button if you are sure to go.

### 2. Free up Disk Space


Adobe says that you should reserve at least 20GB of free space on your macOS hard drive while working with Photoshop. Depending on the type of file you are working on, you may also need to set aside additional storage space to ensure that Photoshop runs properly.

There are various ways to [free up your Mac disk space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac), such as deleting useless files, removing duplicate files, uninstalling unwanted apps, moving files you don't use currently to another disk, etc.

Here we would like to introduce you a handy tool - BuhoCleaner, one of the [best cleaners for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software). Not only can it help you clear junk files from the system, users, and applications, but it can also speed up your process of finding and deleting large files and duplicate files. Click the button below to have a try now.

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![Quickly Clean Up Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_clean_mac_buhocleaner_a911d628b9.png)

### 3. Delete Photoshop Temporary Files

Photoshop creates a lot of temporary files as you use it. You can go to Finder to find and delete these temporary files manually. Most of the time, the temporary files start with pst, followed by numbers, and end with a .tmp extension. :br

Here are the how-to steps:

1. Click the Finder icon on the Dock.
2. Type Photoshop Temp in the search box in the upper right corner of the Finder window.
3. In the appeared list, find the temporary files you want to remove and drag them to the Trash.
    ![How to Clear Photoshop Temporary Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_photoshop_temp_files_mac_6507487614.png)

:note[This process may take you some time. You'd better make sure the files you want to get rid of are no longer useful to you before deleting them.]

### 4. Change Photoshop Scratch Disk

Still haven't freed up enough disk space for Photoshop? Choose another disk as a scratch disk. If you don't have another disk to choose from, you'll need to add a new disk on your Mac first. [SSD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive) is your best bet.

Here's How to Change Scratch Disk in Photoshop.

1. Click the Photoshop Menu > Preferences > Scratch Disks.
2. Check the box to select or delete the disk as the scratch disk, and then click the OK button.
3. Relaunch your Photoshop.

![How to Change Photoshop Scratch Disk on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/change_scratch_disk_for_photoshop_1dec3dde70.png)

:note[You can also press and hold the **Command + Option** keys while launching Photoshop to quickly change your scratch disk.]

### 5.  Change RAM for Photoshop

By default, Photoshop uses 70% of the [memory space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-ram-on-mac). You can adjust this value as needed. However, we strongly recommend that you do not exceed 85% at most. Otherwise, it may cause poor performance of other applications due to insufficient memory.

1. Click the Photoshop Menu, and then select Preferences > Performance.
2. Drag the memory usage slider to quickly adjust the amount of memory allotted to Photoshop. 
3. Click the OK button, and then restart Photoshop.

![How to Change RAM for Photoshop on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/change_ram_for_photoshop_98e84d49df.png)

### 6. Optimize Photoshop Space

You can also optimize the space Photoshop uses by disabling the auto-recovery saving and limiting the history states.

- To stop the auto-recovery saving, click the Photoshop Menu > Preferences > File Handling and untick the box next to Automatically Save Recovery Information Every.
    
![How to Disable Auto Recovery of Photoshop](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_recovery_of_photoshop_e06441e0eb.png)

- Photoshop can save up to 1000 history states, and it presets the number to 50. To reduce the number,  click the Photoshop Menu > Preferences > Performance and change the number to any number you like.
    
![How to Limit History States in Photoshop on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/change_history_states_47d5bc1eb0.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

You have just learned how to fix the scracth disk full error in Photoshop on Mac. We hope that you have succesfully resolved it by using the above methods. If not, there are many more ways you can try, such as increasing RAM, :a[resetting Photoshop preferences]{href="https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html" rel='nofollow'}, defragmenting your hard drive, and more.

By the way, BuhoCleaner is a worthwhile cleaner that can be your perfect tool for cleaning and optimizing your Mac. Go ahead and try it yourself.



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Photoshop Scratch Disk Full on Mac? 6 Ways to Clear It

As you are reading this, you probably have encountered the scratch disk full error in Photoshop on your Mac. A full scratch disk means you can't perform edits, save images, or even start Photoshop.

Wondering why this problem occurs and how to fix it on Mac? Keep reading this blog and you will find all the answers you are looking for.